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EB-1 First Preference Immigrant
Petition Extraordinary
Ability, Outstanding Professors Researchers, Multi-National Business Executives First Preference Immigrant Petition INA §203(b)(1), 8 CFR §204.5(h) What is EB-1? A First Preference Immigration Petition
(EB-1) is an employment-based petition for permanent residence reserved for those who are among the most able and accomplished
in their respective fields within the arts, sciences, education, business, or sports. There are three (3) types of EB-1 petitions:
The most notable advantage for those who qualify for an EB-1 petition is the lack of a Labor Certification requirement. In an EB-1 petition, the Labor Certification is not required at all. In EB-(a) petition, a permanent job offer is not required, and an alien may petition immigration by himself or herself. However, in EB-1(b) and EB-1(c) petitions, a permanent job offer is required. In other words, a US employer must be the petitioner in EB-1(b) or EB-1(c) petition. Contact us today for a consultation. |